Writing Major B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in writing at Metropolitan State University gives students the opportunity to develop creativity, craft and flexibility as writers. Under the guidance of professional and creative writers with extensive publishing and teaching experience, students are introduced to a core set of genres, audiences and writing situations.
Students choose between two tracks for the writing major: a creative writing track (including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and children's writing) and a professional writing track (including journalism and writing for corporations and nonprofits).
Careers
Students who pursue the professional writing track can explore a range of career opportunities. Relevant fields include editing, publishing, journalism, public relations, grant writing, employee communications, script writing, Web content development, community relations, marketing communications and speech writing.The Writing program is a part of the College of Arts & Sciences and is offered as a Major.
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College of Arts & Sciences: 651-793-1440.
For general information regarding Communication, Writing and Arts programs, please contact the CWA support staff, Lisa Ann McMahon, lisaann.mcmahon@metrostate.edu, 651-999-5940.
If you are interested in any one of the majors in Communication, Writing and Arts, please contact CAS advising, Donna Blacker, donna.blacker@metrostate.edu, 651-793-1455.